Bullying  Depression  Bullycide
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Jared Benjamin High
Born Sept. 23, 1985 - Died Sept. 29, 1998
By Suicide
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It is believed that depression causes most teenage suicides, but this creates a new question - what causes the depression?  A person just doesn't wake up one morning with depression.  Psychologists believe that some people have a genetic tendency towards depression, some people develop depression because of environmental triggers, and some people can have both genetic and environmental triggers,  (See "Teen Depression and it's Causes").   Jared developed depression from bullying at school as well as an assault by a bully in school.  The new term being used to describe this type of teen Suicide is, "bullycide," a suicide caused from the effects of bullying. As Jared's mom, I welcome you to my grief project, JaredStory.com.  You will find an abundance of stories about Jared, research concerning bullying, depression, suicide prevention and suicide, as well as some motherly advise to help those thinking about suicide or those who have been through bullying, depression and/or a loss by suicide.  There are pages with serious subject matter, as well as pages filled with laughter.

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If you have had thoughts of suicide, be sure and read, "Teenage Suicide - Been There, Done That" and if you are feeling down, be sure and read my favorite story about Jared, "The Skittles War," and make, (and eat) Jared's favorite cake, "Dirt Cake," which I call, "Worm Cake."  It will take you back to the happy moments in your own life and you will forget your troubles for a time.

Jared's loss filled our lives with grief, but the healing has come.  Our family has found hope in understanding Jared's purpose in life and in The Meaning of Life.   (Be sure and read "Commit Suicide, and go where?")  We were left behind with only memories of Jared, some good, some bad, but our healing journey goes on and will for the rest of our lives.

Lots of Love from Brenda  (Jared's mom)

LINKS THAT TELL JARED'S STORY Cats - and The Dog Who Thinks He's a Cat Dirt cake recipe' - Jared's favorite worm cake Birth, Bunjie Jumping, and On The Move Building a Tree House and The Fort in the Dungeon http://www.JaredStory.com/jared_at_mac.htm Jared in High School (?) and "Swim Kitty Swim" Jared's LDS Church Talk - "Covering all the Bases" http://www.JaredStory.com/JaredStory.ppt Jared and The Skittles War

Our Next (FREE) Conference Call is planned for Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 5 PM Pacific time, (8 PM Eastern Time).  The topic will be: Getting state laws and school district policies passed.  Plus, How to help your child become less of a target by bullies in school; keeping proper records.  There will also be time for Q&A for your child's bullying situation.  The conference phone number is 1-218-936-7607 and Conference pin is 241967 # (pound key). As lines are limited, please RSVP if you wish to join to, brenda (at) jaredstory (dot) com.

A Congressman speaks out about bullying, and in support of the anti bullying law in Arizona - "The school ground bully has been around for too long.  His entire success at bullying is predicated upon arrogant disregard to simple decency, and a willingness to brutalize an innocent victim simply because the bully is bigger and stronger and others are afraid to intervene.  It is insidious and calls for society and government to intervene decisively.  This bullying bill is a start.  ...Please reflect on the fact that Government's primary purpose for existence is for the protection of its innocent citizens.   ...Then remember your bully as a child." - Congressman Trent Franks (R) Arizona

Take Action! Stop "CyberBashing" - Talk to your Congressman
Example of a letter sent to Congressman Doc Hastings

HIGH v. PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFFS' TRIAL BRIEF & FACTUAL BACKGROUND The Complaint for Damages THE SETTLEMENT The Rest of the Story The Assault Suicide - The Forseeable Consequences of Bullying Why the Pasco School District wouldn't help Jared

Losing sleep over finding a lawyer?
Check out: The National Center of Victims of Crime - www.ncvc.org or call 1-800-394-2255

HEAR JARED'S VOICE - PLAY - From an interview with Pasco School District investagators concerning the assault.  This is a recording of a recording and it isn't real clear, but worth the download effort.  Jared had a real mellow voice.     Note: If you have a slow load wav, wait for it to load entirely and then play again from the start.   -   5 minutes long